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Lyal Family History

Lyal Name Meaning

see Lyall .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Lal, Leal, Lyall, Loyal, Dyal, Yan, Gal, Lyon, Beal, Kral

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Where is the Lyal family from?

You can see how Lyal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lyal family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Lyal families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1840 there were 3 Lyal families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Lyal's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Lyal families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lyal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lyal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Lyal. 100% of Lyal men worked as a Carpenter. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Carpenter
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Lyal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lyal census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 162 immigration records available for the last name Lyal. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 231 military records available for the last name Lyal. For the veterans among your Lyal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lyal lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1991, in the United States, Lyal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Lyal in 1979 was 72, and 80 in 1991.

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